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Oldsmobile Toronado V6-231 3.8L (1986)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Drive Belt: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Oldsmobile
Model
Toronado
Engine
V6-231 3.8L
Year
1986
Section
Drive Belt
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Drive Belt: Description and Operation

   A single (serpentine) belt is used to drive all engine mounted accessories.  All driven accessories are rigidly mounted to the engine.  Drive belt tension
is maintained by a spring loaded belt tensioner.

   A belt squeak when the engine is started or stopped is normal and has no effect on belt durability.

   The drive belt tensioner can control belt tension over a broad range of belt lengths.  However, there are limits to the tensioner's ability to compensate
for different belt lengths.  Using the tensioner outside of its operating range can result in poor tension control and/or damage to the tensioner.

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